Pin-Up Clothing & Dresses for Women

Pin-up style is built on a defined waist and a strong silhouette — wiggle dresses, full swing skirts, tie-front tops and high-waisted separates. Collectif has been making pin-up clothing since 2000, in UK sizes 6 to 26.

Pin-Up Styles in the Collection

Wiggle and pencil dresses are the closest-fitting pin-up shape, narrow through the hip and finishing below the knee. Shop pencil dresses.

Swing dresses take the opposite approach: a small waist with a full skirt, often worn over a petticoat. Shop swing dresses.

Separates let you build the look yourself — a tie-front top with a high-waisted skirt or capri trousers.

Pin-Up Prints

The prints matter as much as the shapes: polka dots, cherries, tropical florals and nautical stripes all run through the range. Finish with a hair flower or brooch from accessories.

Frequently Asked Questions About Pin-Up Clothing

What is pin-up style?

Pin-up style is a 1940s and 1950s look built around a defined waist and a strong silhouette, either close-fitting through the hip or full-skirted. It takes its name from the pin-up illustrations and photographs of the period, and typically includes bold prints, red lips and victory-roll hair.

What is the difference between pin-up and rockabilly style?

Pin-up draws on the glamour side of the era: wiggle dresses, full skirts and polished styling. Rockabilly draws on the music scene: denim, leopard print, western details and a harder edge. The two overlap, and many pieces work for both. Browse our rockabilly range.

How do you dress pin-up style?

Start with the waist. Choose a dress or skirt that sits at your natural waist, then keep the top half fitted so the line is not broken. Add one period detail — a polka dot print, a tie front or a hair flower — rather than several at once.

Is this genuine vintage pin-up clothing?

No. Collectif designs new, vintage-inspired clothing based on 1940s and 1950s pin-up shapes, made with modern fabrics and modern sizing.

What sizes does the pin-up range come in?

Our clothing is available in UK sizes 6 to 26. Check our fit and size guide before ordering.

Do you deliver outside the UK?

Yes. UK delivery is free on orders over £90, and we ship internationally. See our delivery information for details.